Filipino MMA star Stephen Loman made his long‑awaited return under the BRAVE CF banner on Sunday, September 6, at BRAVE CF 108 inside the historic Pula Arena in Croatia.
Slotted in the co‑main event against Georgia’s Lasha Abramishvili, “The Sniper” came out with energy after three years away from competition. He pressed forward and looked sharp in the opening exchanges, but Abramishvili soon found his rhythm. The Georgian landed the defining strike of the round—a heavy left hook that dropped Loman.
The 31‑year‑old Ifugao native managed to recover quickly, finishing the first round on his feet.
Fans saw a different side of Loman in the second frame as he mixed striking with grappling. He scored a takedown and controlled Abramishvili briefly before the Georgian worked back to his feet. The pace slowed as both fighters searched for openings, with neither able to fully pull away.
Final Round and Decision
In the last five minutes, Loman attempted to lean on his grappling advantage, but Abramishvili’s defense held firm. Switching to his natural southpaw stance, the Georgian connected with a flying knee and a straight punch down the middle, keeping Loman on the back foot.
Despite his determination, the Lions Nation MMA standout could not turn the tide. When the scorecards were read, Abramishvili extended his winning streak to nine, improving to 12‑2 with a unanimous 30‑27 decision.
For Loman, the defeat dropped his record to 17‑4, marking a tough setback in his comeback bid.
